Project management jobs: plan for 70% Saudi staffing.
A new 70% requirement starts on 14 February 2027 for businesses with at least three workers in the three listed project-management jobs.
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A new 70% requirement starts on 14 February 2027 for businesses with at least three workers in the three listed project-management jobs.
HRSD previous project-management guide ↗The ministry has extended the correction period for two specified types of work-permit case. This is not a general waiver of fees or residency requirements.
Both groups in the 2026 decision are now in force. The final group took effect on 4 October 2026, and the rule starts from the first worker in a listed job.
Nitaqat is the company-wide system that groups businesses by Saudi workforce participation. The 2026 phase updates the targets used for 2026–2028; there is no single percentage for every company.
Since 19 April 2026, affected sales teams and marketing teams each need 60% Saudi staffing. Check each group separately.
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